Medical Director

About the role

Medical Director – full‑time, regular position located in Sherman, Texas. This future opening is contingent upon STGi’s selection as the awardee for an active Request for Proposals (RFP). The Medical Director provides oversight for the Community‑Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) and comprehensive professional outpatient primary medical services to enrolled patients of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in accordance with the Veteran Affairs Primary Care Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction for clinical services, including new or improved program implementation.
• Collaborate with the Clinic Manager to lead CBOC clinicians.
• Assist the STGi Program Manager in implementing Quality Performance Improvement Team (QPIT) strategic initiatives.
• Sign a collaborative practice agreement with clinic APRN and/or PA.
• Deliver primary and preventive medical care to meet the physical, mental, and emotional needs of patients.
• Coordinate and participate in recruitment, orientation, and onboarding of clinical staff physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.
• Evaluate adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
• Design and participate in quality improvement, care management, risk management, peer review, utilization review, clinical outcomes, and health enhancement activities.
• Ensure consistency in evidence‑based practice standards across the CBOC.
• Implement and attend provider huddles to maintain situational awareness of clinic operational limitations and daily work planning.
• Serve as director for the CLIA‑waived laboratory testing.
• Expand clinical services by implementing and facilitating non‑traditional encounters.
• Analyze data to meet Veterans Administration (VA) clinical performance standards.
• Participate on the STGi Performance Excellence Team (PET).
• Evaluate and maintain universal precautions and infection control practices.
• Administer medications per facility protocols.
• Maintain the VISTA clinic reminder tracking system and notifications current for each enrolled patient.
• Comply with STGi policies and VA contract regulations.

Required Skills

• Active, full, and unrestricted medical license in the state where the CBOC is located.
• Board certification by the ABMS in Internal Medicine or Family Practice (or both).
• Exceptional diplomatic communication skills and experience handling difficult customer situations.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to multi‑task.

Required Experience

• Formal management and leadership courses and certifications are highly desired.
• Evidence of education, training, and experience in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.

Required Education

• Doctorate degree in Medicine from an LCME‑accredited college, or Doctorate degree in Osteopathy from an AOA‑accredited college, or permanent certification by the US Medical Licensing Exam.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical activity; handling of average‑weight objects up to 25 pounds.
• Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Typical interior/office work environment.
• Must be able to respond to medical emergencies within the clinic, requiring a fast walk or jog.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy